Dan Miragliotta criticized for officiating in Nolan vs. Moicano fight

During UFC Fight Night 292 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Tom Nolan scored a third-round TKO against Renato Moicano. Controversy arose when referee Dan Miragliotta stood the fighters up during a dominant position for Moicano in the second round, shifting the momentum of the fight. Longtime referee John McCarthy stated that Miragliotta's decision unfairly advantaged Nolan and questioned the rationale behind the stand-up. The MMA community has largely criticized Miragliotta's decision, suggesting it impacted the fight's outcome. Nolan improved to six consecutive wins, while Moicano faces challenges after losing three of his last four bouts.

• 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — John McCarthy: Dan Miragliotta gave unfair advantage to Tom Nolan vs. Renato Moicano